Bragging (alittle)

I just have to share these fabulous photos

I received this morning.

My customer, Kathleen, was the Featured Quilter

 at her local show this year.

What an honor!

I emailed her for permission to post her pictures and she said

"Sure,

but make sure you say that YOUR quilting was over the top!"

Awww shucks.

Kathleen displayed 35 beautiful quilts.

Many I quilted and showed here on my blog.

Her love of traditional pieces works well with my

style of longarm quilting.

Her crazy quilt won the Judge's Choice Award.

And this is her stash of ribbons.

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I've been meaning to share these two new frames I made.

This one sits on my shelf in the dining area.

It's fits a 5 x 7 frame.

To make one of your own, click on the image to enlarge

and save to your computer.

This next one, is my favorite.

4 x 6 frame from Wally-World.

I couldn't get a picture without the glare.

Without the flash the colors looked sick.

Click on the image to enlarge.

Save to your computer.

We've been having a  record HEAT WAVE.

So I'm staying cool in the lower level

quilting customer quilts and planning on what to

take to our Saturday Sew Day.

So many projects to choose from finish.

We had such a good time at our Guild picnic last week.

BEFORE the heat wave.

Becky made a crockpot of BBQ as they call it here in WI.

I call them sloppy joes.

Whatever you call them they're delicious!

Stay cool and remember what I tell my hubby.

"At least you don't have to shovel heat!"

P.S.  Thank you to Madame Samm for noticing that my email & comment sections weren't working and took the time to call and help me. It seems there's always something going on with Blogger.

Madame Samm you're the GREATEST!

 

Cherries In Winter

What was up with Blogger?

Glad they were finally able to fix the problem.
Got me to thinking.......
what would we do without blogs???
Panic!

There is sew much inspiration out there!
Have you seen the "Apron in A Jar"
Jodi from Pleasant Home posted today?

And Karen from Sew Many Ways idea for a fabric swap?
And while your there check out her sewing room.
To. Die. For.

This is what I have been working on.
I started 2 table toppers last year, luckily it was all cut out.

Candy Kisses
by Sandy Gervais.

The book on my night stand was recommended by
Lori at Bee In My Bonnet earlier this month.
Check out her review.
Recipes with a story.
Loved it.

She talks about this in the book.
Oven Therapy.

I made the phrase into a 5 x 7 for my kitchen.
Just click on image to enlarge and save.
Then print.

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Check out the comment left by the author, Suzan Colon!

Christmas without cookies?
I think not!

Check out the Cookie Exchange
Jodi from Pleasant Home is hosting.
Click on the photo and turn on the oven!

Here is one of our family favorites.
I posted it last year so it's a repeat.
But soooo worth it.

My oldest son Jeff doesn't call Christmas

"officially" here until he eats a dozen! Click on the recipe to enlarge.

Remember the free printable post?
Well, I changed my mind.
I should say frames.
I put the metallic ribbon matte into a white frame.
Doesn't it look so elegant?

I then used grosgrain ribbon to make a second one.
Polka Dots....of course.
It fits the red frame so much better.
Don't ya think?

Oh happy day......
A sign I believe!


Wouldn't this look so cute on a cookie exchange table?
Or above the cookie jar?

Just click on the image to enlarge.
Save image to your computer.
And print.
It fits a 5 x 7 frame.


And last but not least.
A BIG*BIG*BIG
THANK YOU
to Anne from Bunny Hill Designs
for the free BOM pattern she made
available this year (and last).

I can't wait to see the finished quilts!

I'm heading to the big city tomorrow morning
to help out for a few days with the youngest grand babies.
Oh how I miss those hugs & kisses.

In case you need a little holiday pick me up.

How can you not smile after watching this????

Stay safe & warm.
And may the holiday spirit follow you
wherever you go!

Free Christmas Printable

Ohhhh, look at this cute Christmas picture I made!
It was so easy to do.
Click on over to
Tara at Just Devine Style for your free copy.

Here's how I did it.
I printed the image on my computer using glossy photo paper.
Spray painted an old frame red.
Covered the matte with perfect ribbon I found
at Michaels.
All 3 colors were on one spool. Cost $1.50!
And ta da.....

I found this ribbon idea on line at one of the "linky parties"
and can't remember where.
All the Christmas ideas floating around the web
makes my head spin!

And just this morning Kristin
at Betty Crocker Wannabe
posted this free printable.

Lookin out my front door this morning!
Stay warm dear friends.
Ho-Ho-Ho!

St Louie here we come....

Another FUN trip to the Apple Butter House
for a FAB-U-LOUS Country Christmas!

A girlfriends day out.
Shopping at Hobby Lobby,
after getting our creative juices flowing.
Lunch at Olive Garden for
all you can eat soup, salad & bread sticks.

And a new pair of shoes.
Perfect day in my book!

Just a few of the cute displays.
I wish I could set my tree in a metal bucket or basket.
Isn't that just the cutest!
And a new purpose for an old boot.
Next week I'll show you
what treasure I found for my front porch.

Meanwhile, I've been stitching some red work.
Here are the October & November blocks from Snowbound.
I've gotta get them in the mail tomorrow.
Carolyn, I haven't forgotten you!!
Just one more block!
I can't wait to see your finished quilt.
I've been collecting reds and whites,
one fat quarter at a time.

And do you remember Anne's
A Tiskit A Tasket BOM from last year?
Well, I'm almost done.
Just 2 more blocks to finish (on our road trip to St Louis).
You can see I added some lattice to the baskets
to fill in the empty space.
I love how they turned out!

Here's a project I've been working on in Photo Shop.
Family Rules.
I'm taking one to each family we are visiting with in St Louis.
This sub way art is really the rage in all the "up scale" catalogs" this year.

Well.....a girl has to stay busy... even with a broken arm!

I made a "font" list.
It's amazing all the free font sites on the web.
These are from Scrap Village.

Lastly, I've gotta share a "bright idea" I had
while shopping at Hobby Lobby.
They sell an assortment of boxes for baked goods.
The long narrow cupcake box fit quilt strips perfectly.

Best part, they were half price!
10 boxes for $2.99.
I'm sure I can find a spot for red polka dots somewhere.....

Stay safe this Thanksgiving holiday.
And remember to count your blessings.
When I count mine, your on the top of the list!
Thanks for stopping by.

Busy-Busy-Busy

Tis the season!

I found these adorable mug rugs on Flickr.
Such cute-cute-CUTE fabrics.
I've been working on a few for Christmas gifts
(top secret at this point)
Don't want to spoil the surprise!

Check out these links to mug tutorials to make your own.

Tons of ideas here!
Quilt as you go rug
Scrappy Christmas Tree This one has a tea bag pocket.
Machine Bind your mug-rug.

Such inspiration.
These 2 by lizhz

Oh, I'm such a Chocolate Lover!
Perfect fabric & mug combination by freezeframe03.
What would life be without
RED POLKA DOTS!
Bubbles@135

Here is a copy of my "You Know You Are A Quilter......"
Just right click and "save image" to your computer.
I printed mine on glossy photo paper (framed 8" x 10").

Yummmy.....cranberry nut bars with cream cheese frosting.
Our favorite this time of year.

Click on recipe to enlarge.


Now, fill your coffee cup,
grab some cookies and take a look
at the Christmas Quilt Show.

Makes me want to start putting up my Christmas decorations!


Hope all is well with you.
And this finds you healthy & happy.